Vehicles · A drawing idea for little artists
How to draw a garbage truck: three wheels and a tall cargo box
First arrange three round wheels, one in front and two in back, along the horizontal line.
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These 3 pictures show selected moments from the drawing. For every step in between and a guide on your canvas, get the full lesson in LittlePaper.
What you will learn
Practice this visual check: First arrange three wheel centers along the same baseline, and then connect the large car box above the rear two wheels.
Shapes and proportions
First arrange three round wheels, one in front and two in back, along the horizontal line. The front wheels are connected to the cab, and the rear wheels are connected to a large quadrilateral box, and vertical strips are used to separate the side panels and the beveled tailgate.
A common mistake
If the positions of the rear three wheels cannot be clearly distinguished, the carriage will easily hang in the air or press against the center of the wheels.
How to fix it
First arrange three wheel centers along the same baseline, and then connect the large car box above the rear two wheels.
These three images are key-stage previews: the starting shape, the completed outline, and a new crayon color study. Follow the complete drawing sequence in LittlePaper. On paper, leave room around the first shape for the parts added later.
A few things to start with
Paper, pencil or black drawing pen, eraser, and crayons or colored pencils for color matching for this lesson.
A little peek at the drawing
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Selected stages · The complete drawing sequence is in the app.
Shapes, character & color
A look at the drawing stages.
Try the shape tips below on paper. When you’re ready to draw along with each small step, continue in LittlePaper.
- 01Selected stage
Position the basic shape first
First arrange three round wheels, one in front and two in back, along the horizontal line. Observe the position of the starting shape on the paper, leaving space for subsequent outlines and additional components.
Position the basic shape first · Preview image 1 of 3 - 02Selected stage
Connect profiles and arrange parts
The front wheels are connected to the cab, and the rear wheels are connected to a large quadrilateral box, and then vertical strips are used to separate the side panels and the beveled tailgate. First arrange three wheel centers along the same baseline, and then connect the large car box above the rear two wheels.
Connect profiles and arrange parts · Preview image 2 of 3 - 03Selected stage
Select the color of the part to complete the crayon draft
The garbage truck body is green, the cab is milky white, the three tires are charcoal gray, and the windows are light blue. Apply the color first with light pressure, leaving the black outline, and then compare pairs of parts using the same color.
Select the color of the part to complete the crayon draft · Preview image 3 of 3
The next little step is yours
Like the idea?
Let’s make it together.
Open the “Draw a Garbage Truck” drawing idea in LittlePaper for the complete sequence. Follow a guide, pause when you need, and add your own colors.
Download LittlePaper from the App Store, then open the drawing idea inside the app.
Every step, at your pace.
See the full drawing sequence. Pause, replay, and take another look whenever a shape needs practice.
A guide where you draw.
Trace on the canvas, then try your own lines with a finger or Apple Pencil on a compatible iPad.
Make it yours. Keep the making.
Add crayon color, replay your creation, and give your picture a home in a digital 3D book.
